"That kid's eyes are practically glued to you! And that iced wine..."
Helian Jue's cold aura dissipated considerably after being poked by her, but he still awkwardly turned his head, snorted, and said in a sour tone.
"Xi'er, could you... please not smile so beautifully... or just smile at me?"
He paused for a moment before speaking in a muffled voice.
"Afu is still a child, with a very simple mind. He just thinks the iced wine looks nice."
"Besides, I smile at you more every day than all the staff at Bazhenlou combined, so why don't you ever get jealous to the point of fainting?"
Zi Xi suppressed a laugh, picked up a clean handkerchief from the side, and gently wiped the crumbs from his fingertips with the hand he was using to crush the walnuts, her movements as gentle as a feather brushing against his skin.
She raised her eyes, her clear pupils gazing at him with tender affection.
The coolness of her fingertips and her gentle words were like a breeze that instantly dispelled the bitterness in Helian Jue's heart.
"That's not the same... Your laughter can only be mine."
He took her small hand in his own warm palm, his grip firm and domineering, but his eyes softened, and his tone, though still domineering, was tinged with grievance.
"Here, have another taste. I made this especially for you. Once you've eaten it, you're not allowed to get jealous... If you get jealous again, you won't get any of the new products in the future."
Zi Xi knew the jealousy had subsided for the time being, so she took the opportunity to pick up her untouched glass of crystal snow wine, scooped up a spoonful, and held it to his lips, coaxing him:
With delicious food before him and a beautiful woman speaking softly to him, how could Helian Jue possibly resist?
He opened his mouth and took the spoonful of iced wine into his mouth. The cool and sweet taste spread again, but what was even sweeter was the intimacy and exclusivity in her words.
"Yes, my lord Liu... However, this 'calming wine' must be offered to you every day."
He swallowed the iced wine, then pulled her into his arms, planting a loud kiss on her smooth forehead, and chuckled softly.
Zi Xi couldn't help but smile at his sudden intimacy, and gently punched him: "You're never serious all day long!"
The kitchen staff who were peeking inside covered their mouths and giggled, filling the air with a sweet, pink atmosphere.
Helian Jue's jealousy came and went quickly. With just a few soft words and an affectionate gesture from Zi Xi, this majestic jealous lion could be tamed into a docile big cat in an instant.
Such scenes were played out almost daily at Bazhenlou, becoming a sweet sight in the eyes of the staff.
With Helian Jue's tight protection and the increasingly bustling Zixi Bazhenlou, the days flew by, and the wedding date drew ever closer.
Zi Xi began trying on her wedding dress, and the Prince Jing's mansion was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, creating a joyous atmosphere.
To Zi Xi's relief, both Pei Ziqing and Xia Momo seemed to have vanished into thin air and never appeared before her again.
Their disappearance was not accidental, but rather the work of Helian Jue.
How could Helian Jue easily let go of this madman who dared to harass his beloved again and again?
He doesn't need to lift a finger; a single cold glance is enough for someone to handle it properly.
Pei Ziqing was tricked into leaving the capital by several well-meaning friends under the pretext of relaxing and recuperating.
He was in a daze after the bumpy ride. When the effects of the drug wore off and he was fully awake, he found himself in the most notorious male brothel in a remote town in a neighboring country.
This place was beyond his imagination. The owner was a middle-aged man with a scar on his face and a sinister look in his eyes, who looked at him as if he were appraising a piece of merchandise.
Pei Ziqing's once fair and delicate face, despite the bruises and swelling, had become a unique kind of damaged beauty in the eyes of the curator.
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